Captains for hire in New York, NY
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Most popular skills
Leadership11%Communication Skills8%Time Management4%Education level
Bachelor's degree54%High school diploma or GED18%Associate's degree13%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%1-2 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
Macy’s
6 coastsAbigal Kirsch CateringTime at current job
More than 5 years56%1-2 years33%2-5 years11%
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Last updated: Oct 11, 2026
Captain: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in New York, NY: $69,927 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $42,119 – $116,096 yearly
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Training Captain
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
AEDUSCG LicenseUSCG OUPV LicenseFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseUSCG Master License+2 moreSkills
Lifeguard ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportFront DeskBanquet Captain/Server/Bartender
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseTIPSCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsGuest RelationsHospitalityCaptain
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseUSCG Master LicenseCPRTWIC CardSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceSecurityMaintenanceMechanical KnowledgeCaptain
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
AEDRadiotelephone Operator LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportConflict ManagementCrew ManagementAssistant Captain
Staten Island, New York State
Licenses & certifications
AEDRadiotelephone Operator LicenseUSCG LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialRadar Observer Endorsement+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipFirst AidCPRFirst Aid TrainingFirst Aid ProtocolsDIGITAL MARKETING CAPTAIN → SENIOR DIGITAL MARKETING CAPTAIN
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Digital MarketingDigital Marketing CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingWord EmbeddingsDocumentation ToolsMicrosoft Excel
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What's the average time to fill a captain role?
The average time to fill a captain role is 88 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do captains tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a captain include: leadership, communication skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for captains?
Common licenses or certifications for captains include: First Aid Certification, Driver's License and USCG License.
What are some job titles related to captains?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to captains include: assistant captain, USCG captain and TowBoatU s captain.
What level of education is common for a captain?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a captain in New York, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a captain?
Most captains have 18 years of professional experience.
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